South Arm Cafe

My wife loved the Iron Skillet.
I had the biscuits and gravy, so good. The biscuit was huge and the gravy plentiful. Our waitress was fun and helpful. That homemade cinnamon toast was delicious. Most definitely, we will stop by any time we're in the area.

Excellent Breakfast!
Great food, good service, good value.
It was a busy Saturday, and there was a line out the door with a 20 minute wait for a table of five.
Our first time here we had the biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, portabelo and Swiss omelette, and a pancake with bananas and chocolate chips.
The biscuits and gravy full order covered the whole large plate. The gravy was very good and the biscuits were just right, homemade I believe. The omelette was just ok nothing special. But the cinnamon roll… it was huge and delicious! That alone is worth the wait. The pancake was also the size of the plate and it was thick and fluffy. I took half a biscuit and gravy home for leftovers as well as half my corned beef hash, which was a large portion for a side order and worth the price.
Server was friendly but busy not very attentive.
Overall I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area.

This little diner serves freshly baked bread! And the cinnamon rolls were AMAZING and really big! I had to eat mine in shifts lol

Our family visited this fantastic cafe twice. Service was phenomenal and the food oh so delicious. Omlettes, skillets, French toast, biscuits and gravy were all enjoyed. Their Cinnamon toast they offer as a toast option was so thick and rich. If we are ever in the area again we will make The South Arm Cafe a stop along our journey.

Amazing little spot. Had our wedding in nearby in Ellsworth and took our wedding party and some family to eat here the morning after. Even with around 12 people eating, the staff was fast and courteous. And the food was outstanding! Such amazing food for cheap prices! The John Deere omelet with their hommade toast was amazing 👏

INCREDIBLE! Best breakfast I've had at a mom and pop shop in a LONG time! Portions are AMAZING! Everything is scratch-made and it shows!!! I highly recommend the iron skillet. The cinnamon toast is a winner. Stop by if you're heading to Boyne City or Charlevoix. You won't be disappointed!

What a great restaurant!
Food is delicious, it's amazing how many people Jessica can get in and out, take their order, make coffee, ring up checks, all with a smile and with no mistakes!
If you come on Saturday, come early it's packed!

Have enjoyed the food. Good to see those that work there. Hope that the changes that the owner want to do come around.

I'm from four hours down state and come here every single time I'm in the area. Amazing diner experience, delicious food, good prices. One of my favorite places to eat. The homemade bread is legit.

Excellent food and service. We had Grilled Chicken Sandwiches and Onion Rings / Fries. Onion rings were top notch. Took homemade cinnamon rolls to go.

Super good food with the largest pancakes I’ve ever eaten. Staff is kind, place is clean, and the area is great. Only complaint was the service was super slow, but this was Labor Day and they were the only breakfast place open in a 10mikes radius

It was some of the best Tasting steak I've had in a while .."of course besides my own specialty steak..The people were local and Friendly as well..I had the steak ,eggs over easy, and fried potatoes. And there Homemade wheat bread toasted, Oh can't forget that Delicious glazed Cinnamon Roll..Homemade ! All was finger licking delicious!

Local diner food, prices
and vibes. Homemade bread was great. Would come here again.

It's not the same as it it used to be. The food is pretty good. Just seemed better with old owners. Still good food for the price. Wish they were open later.

Absolutely loved this place!!! Best food on our entire vacation. Even went back to have more a second time!!! Clean, great service, great food. 5☆

We showed up 10 minutes before closing with a family of five. I am not one to do that so I turned us around and said thanks anyway... see you next time. They insisted we sit down and eat. The food was great (we all ordered breakfast). They stayed late to serve us and that really stood out to me.

Just absolutely wonderful. I'm a truck driver and I hadn't had a home cooked meal in a few days and I saw the nicest looking humble cafe in a beautiful area and it smelled so good I had to stop. Right away walking in I see what is obviously some regulars. Some older gentlemen and I leaned in and asked if it was worth the stop and they all agreed. So I came all the way in and mind you it's not a huge place with bells and whistles but it's so clean and we'll organized looked great! So anyway I proceeded to speak with Jessica whom I thought was just a waitress here it is owner operator taking care of customers herself with the most pleasant disposition on her birthday no less! (Happy Birthday again!) Anyways the food was great homemade biscuits to die for and a jumbo cinnamon rolls were down right impressive. 10/10 recommend. If I lived in the area I'd be a regular. Thank you Jessica!

Probably the best place for breakfast around. Food is always great!

I love the food, service and friendly atmosphere.
I highly recommend the homemade whole wheat toast.

Small town cafe with a big heart. Food is real down home style. No fancy items. Meat, pan cakes,eggs.